How to Fix IW3sp.exe on "Call of Duty 4"

By Stephen Lilley Updated September 26, 2017

IW3sp.

exe is a computer file that executes every time you try to play "Call of Duty 4" on your PC. This file is not present in the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 versions of the game. If you start receiving an error message related to IW3sp. exe during gameplay, you can fix the problem but must do so in a very specific way. .

Step 1

Place your "Call of Duty 4" CD-ROM into your computer.

Step 2

Click "Start." Open the "Computer" folder. Right-click on the "Call of Duty" CD-ROM icon and click "Explore." Locate the file labeled "IW3sp.exe." Drag the file onto your hard drive to make a copy on your computer. Close the window.

Step 3

Click "Start." Open "Computer" again and then "Program Files."

Step 4

Open the "Activision" folder and select the "Call of Duty 4 -- Modern Warfare" directory. Open the folder labeled "Zone" and then the folder inside that folder labeled "English." Drag the copy of the IW3sp.exe file you copied to your desktop into this directory. This will replace the corrupted file and allow you to play the game again.

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About the Author

Stephen Lilley is a freelance writer who hopes to one day make a career writing for film and television. His articles have appeared on a variety of websites. Lilley holds a Bachelor of Arts in film and video production from the University of Toledo in Ohio.